Honda 2008 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 100

Seats
Passenger's Side
RELEASE LEVER
To get into the rear seat on the
passenger's side, push downward on
the release lever at the base of the
seat-back or pull up on the seat-back
adjustment lever. The seat-back will
tilt forward to allow easier entry to
the rear seat.
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When you push down the release
lever or pull up the adjustment lever,
the seat will also move forward.
After a passenger gets into the back
seat, push the seat-back to the
upright position, and push the seat
backwards until it latches. Make
sure the seat is fully latched before
sitting in it.